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Thailand to scrap RT-PCR tests, 'Test & Go' for vaccinated arrivals from May 1
13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand will abolish RT-PCR tests and the 'Test & Go' scheme for fully vaccinated international travelers starting May 1, streamlining entry procedures.
- Vaccinated arrivals must still use the 'Thailand Pass' and secure travel insurance, with the minimum coverage reduced to US$10,000.
- Unvaccinated travelers will undergo a five-day quarantine, unless they present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure.
- Nationwide, certified restaurants are now permitted to serve alcohol until midnight, extending the previous 11 pm cut-off.
- The country's COVID-19 zoning has been updated, eliminating 'controlled' zones and expanding 'high surveillance' and 'sandbox' areas, including key tourist destinations.
